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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 485.73 and 204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 485.73 and 204.65 is: 282.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 485.73 = 204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/485.73 = 204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 485.73 × 204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 99,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,402.22/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.46

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